How to pronounce tweed
Say it like TWEED. Tweed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tweed
American and British speakers say tweed in essentially the same way: /twid/ in the US and /twiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEED.
What does tweed mean?
- A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.
Where does tweed come from?
Attested since the 1830s.
Words that rhyme with tweed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweed.
Questions about saying tweed
How do you pronounce tweed?
Say TWEED. The American pronunciation is /twid/. In British English it is /twiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweed?
Tweed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWEED.
Do Americans and Brits say tweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twid/ and the British form is /twiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.